Connected and comprehensive,we embrace the breadth and depth of the arts and sciences.

Academics

Columbian College is the home of value-added education, emboldening our students to be effective citizen leaders who are ready to tackle the challenges of our 21st-century global society with the highest of ethical and moral compasses.

We seek to educate a new generation of innovators, humanitarians, artists and analysts who want to make a difference in the real world.

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"For a political science student, studying in the nation's capital is like a dream come true. The environment, the people, the location, the classes — it all helped me see politics and political theory through a different lens."

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"My program at GW offered an opportunity to engage with other students from very diverse backgrounds, learn from top-notch educators and tailor the program to my specific interests. Also, its location in the heart of D.C. offered access to unparalleled resources and opportunities on and off campus."